DATEBOOK: Sept. 17 to Oct. 28

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Friday, Sept. 17
American Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Taylor Hall, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Call or go online to schedule an appointment.
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code FELTON)
Barbecue potluck, movie
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: As part of the weekend’s Ceram-A-Rama Clay Extravaganza, folks will gather for a showing of the film “Through the Valley of Fire” and a potluck meal.
Info: Linda Levy, 426-4906 or ki******@co*****.net
Saturday, Sept. 18
Scotts Valley Community Day
When: All day
Where: Throughout Scotts Valley
Details: Visit www.svef.net for a list of businesses and yard sales that will donate part of the day’s proceeds to Scotts Valley schools.
Info: Gina Johnson, gi**********@sb*******.net
Free sports day in Boulder Creek
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Bear Creek Country Club, 15685 Forest Hill Drive, in Boulder Creek
Details: Children and adults can join Matt McGee for free basketball, volleyball and tennis and light refreshments. Those who plan to attend should call ahead.
Info: 338-6450 or mj*****@gm***.com
Ceramics workshop
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: This one-day workshop will feature the teachings of ceramic artist Tom Coleman as part of the Ceram-A-Rama Clay Extravaganza. Bowls made during the workshop will be glazed, fired and donated to feed people in the community. Enrollment is limited.
Cost: $50; $35 for students
Info: Linda Levy, 426-4906 or ki******@co*****.net
Dog adoption day
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Feed, 5470 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Available dogs are housed by local foster homes. Each has been evaluated for behavior and health, is current on vaccinations and has been spayed or neutered.
Info: J.P. Novic, 336-4695
Sunday, Sept. 19
Highlands Senior Center pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Details: This monthly breakfast gathering will feature piano by Char.
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900
Scotts Valley Oktoberfest
When: 2 to 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Rotary’s Oktoberfest festival and food will feature The Internationals and German dancers in costume.
Cost: $10
Info: www.scottsvalleyrotary.org
Hands-on clay time
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: The day will feature hands-on clay fun, demonstrations, Raku firing, contests and trophies as part of the Ceram-A-Rama Clay Extravaganza.
Info: Linda Levy, 426-4906 or ki******@co*****.net
Davenport Artisan Market
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn, 1 Davenport Ave., in Davenport
Details: Local artisans will sell handcrafted jewelry, artwork, photography and more.
This is the second-to last market of the season.
Info: 338-9199
St. Andrew’s chili cook-off
When: Noon
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Amateur iron-kettle chefs in the San Lorenzo Valley will take pots of their specialty chili recipes for this annual battle.
Cost: $10
Info: 336-5157
Thursday, Sept. 23
Business networking mixer
When: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Paws to Play Doggie Daycare, 5272 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: This event is the place to make lasting connections and get advice from other business people.
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, Sept. 25
Prostate Cancer Awareness Day
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., in Santa Cruz.
Details: Free blood work and prostate examinations will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon. Prostate screening lectures by Dr. Steven Roberts will run from 8 to 9 a.m. and from noon to 1 p.m. in the Sutter Room.
Info: 479-6629
24th annual River and Road Cleanup
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill Road and Mount Hermon Road, in Felton
Details: The Valley Women’s Club will partner with Save Our Shores’ annual Coastal Clean-up to raise public awareness about the link between the health of the San Lorenzo River Watershed and the health of the ocean.
Info: Nancy Macy, 338-1728
Free sports day in Boulder Creek
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Bear Creek Country Club, 15685 Forest Hill Drive, in Boulder Creek
Details: Children and adults can join Matt McGee for free basketball, volleyball and tennis and light refreshments. Those who plan to attend should call ahead.
Info: 338-6450 or mj*****@gm***.com
Sunday, Sept. 26
Davenport Artisan Market
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn, 1 Davenport Ave., in Davenport
Details: Local artisans will sell handcrafted jewelry, artwork, photography and more during the last market of the season.
Info: 338-9199
Pioneer day at Quail Hollow
When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Those age 5 and older are invited to dress up in historical attire, set up a “homestead” and learn how to survive by bartering as pioneers.
Cost: $2
Info: 335-9348
Monday, Sept. 27
American Red Cross mobile blood drive
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Call or go online to schedule an appointment.
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code AGUSTIN)
Sunday, Oct. 3
Birding through the habitats
When: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton
Details: Explore the majority of the 15 local bird environments; no birding experience necessary. Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes, and take binoculars and a field guide if you have them. For all ages.
Info: 335-9348
Scotts Valley Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Scotts Valley District Station 1, 7 Erba Lane, Scotts Valley
Details: Along with breakfast, participants will be shown demonstrations and information from various public safety agencies. There will also be station tours for children and adults.
Info: Chris Stubendorff, 438-0211
Monday, Oct. 6
Foster care, adoption orientation
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz, 543 Center St., in Santa Cruz
Info: 454-4687
Saturday, Oct. 9
Models and Miniatures Show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: The show will feature models of trains, cars, trucks, ships and working mechanical machines. Miniatures will include dollhouses and dollhouse miniatures, books, artwork, dioramas and more.
Cost: Free; a donation of $5 per family is appreciated
Info: 338-8382
Mountain Parks Lobster Feed
When: 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Picnic Area 1, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: At this always sold-out dinner, lobsters take center stage. A ticket promises 1½ pounds of lobster, corn, salad, garlic bread and desserts. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included, too. Tickets can be bought online or by phone.
Cost: $60
Info: Jeannie Kegebein, 335-3174 or www.mountainparks.org
Sunday, Oct. 10
Models and Miniatures Show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: The show will feature models of trains, cars, trucks, ships and working mechanical machines. Miniatures will include dollhouses and dollhouse miniatures, books, artwork, dioramas and more.
Cost: Free; a donation of $5 per family is appreciated
Info: 338-8382
Saturday, Oct. 16
Parkinson’s disease symposium
When: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St., in Santa Cruz.
Details: Featured speakers from Stanford Medical Center and the Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale will give presentations, along with exhibitors offering products and services. Refreshments will be served. The day is free, but seating is limited; advance reservations may be made by phone.
Info: 877-438-3574
Sunday, Oct. 17
Children’s Harvest Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Hosted by the Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley, the day features an inflatable slide, a bounce house, children’s games, face painting, a magician, music, food and more.
Cost: Free
Info: Lisa Whitworth, 408-316-5120
Historical crafts for kids
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton
Details: Children age 5 and older can go back in time and spend an artsy afternoon creating traditional hands-on crafts from Ohlone, mission, and early American traditions.
Cost: $5, includes materials
Info: 335-9348
Thursday, Oct. 28
Joint networking mixer with Campbell, Los Gatos
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona, in Scotts Valley
Details: This is the place to make lasting connections and get advice from other business people from the valley and over the hill.
Info: 438-1010